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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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